Eric Toft
Brewmaster at Private Landbrauerei Schönram in Bavaria, Germany since 1998. Focuses on consistency, drinkability, and character in his beers.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 10min
369: Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne and Eric Toft of Schönramer Talk Shop on European Hops
Yvan de Baets and Eric Toft discuss challenges in sourcing European hops, building relationships with growers, and evaluating crop quality. They delve into climate impacts, harvest timing, and maintaining cold chain for hops. They also explore shifts in European drinking patterns and strategies for navigating market challenges in the beer industry.
Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 33min
244: Eric Toft of Schönramer Is Fixated on Consistency, Drinkability, and Character
Eric Toft, Brewmaster at Private Landbrauerei Schönram since 1998, shares his passion for perfecting lager. With a focus on consistency and drinkability, he discusses the art of blending hops for year-to-year uniformity and the importance of working with family-run maltsters for quality. Toft dives into techniques like open fermentation and using decoction mashing to enhance flavors. He also highlights the significance of water treatment and adjusting mash steps depending on barley specs, all while celebrating the craft behind traditional German brewing.
